A World Security Community of Democratic Nations
Global problems need global solutions. A democratic world federation, or global parliament, would offer an effective structure to deal with the critical global problems which confront us. We propose a first step towards that objective, following the template established in Europe. We propose the formation of a World Security Community (WSC) of democracies with a…
Chinese coastguard face off with Japanese politicians near disputed islands
According to reports from China’s embassy in Tokyo and Japanese media, the coast guard of China engaged with Japanese lawmakers in disputed waters in the East China Sea. This incident is part of a pattern of maritime disputes between China and its neighboring countries. The Chinese embassy stated that Chinese vessels took necessary law enforcement…
China’s New Law on Detention of Trespassers Escalates Tensions
Military Political Analyst Makati, Manila lukeallenmanila@journalist.com Beijing, China– The National People’s Congress of China has passed a controversial new law granting the Chinese authorities the power to detain and prosecute individuals or vessels that are deemed to be trespassing in Chinese territory. This legislation, which came into effect on May 1, 2024, has sparked international…
NATO members ‘considering’ sending troops to Ukraine
Several US allies within NATO are “inching closer” to sending soldiers into Ukraine to train its armed forces, the New York Times has reported. Some American military contractors are already on the ground to repair US-supplied weapons systems. Facing troop shortages, the government in Kiev has asked the US and NATO to “help train 150,000…
China’s long list of conflicts (part two)
By Luke Allen Military, Political Analyst lukeallenmanila@journalist.com We will cover regions outside Asia in part 2 of our investigative report on China’s attack on the world. It will become apparent that China’s goals could be better for the rest of the world. Africa: Due to China’s massive investments in the African continent and the lack…
France sends army to New Caledonia due to riots
As unrest and rioting persist, the French government has declared that it will send troops to guard ports and the main airport in the French territory of New Caledonia. On Monday, clashes broke out after MPs in Paris approved voting roll modifications that the native population claims will lessen their political clout. The violence has…
Will India join the SQAUD?
India’s BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles were delivered to the Philippines on April 19, as part of a $375 million deal signed by the two countries in 2022. As part of its Revised Armed Forces of the Philippines Modernization Program, the Philippines is buying the systems. This delivery greatly improves the defensive posture of the Philippine…
Slovak PM Fico shot
Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has been shot and wounded on Wednesday in the town of Handlova. Multiple shots were fired at the politician as he greeted the public after a government meeting. Local media describe his condition as “serious” and “life threatening.” A post on Fico’s Facebook page has warned that the “next few hours…
Australia, Canada, Japan, EU bolster strategic partnerships with PH on responsible mining
In photo: (from left to right) H.E. David Hartman (Ambassador, Embassy of Canada in the Philippines), H.E. Tull Traisorat (Ambassador of the Embassy of Thailand in the Philippines), H.E. Andreas Pfaffernoschke (Ambassador, Embassy of Germany in the Philippines), H.E. Annika Thunborg (Ambassador, Embassy of Sweden in the Philippines), H.E. Hae Kyong (HK) Yu PSM (Ambassador,…
White House Under Scrutiny for Withholding Intelligence on Hamas Amidst Israeli Tensions
By Luke Allen Military, Political Analyst lukeallenmanila@journalist.com Washington, D.C. – Recent reports from both The Times of Israel and The Washington Post have brought to light allegations that the White House is withholding crucial intelligence information from Israel regarding the militant group Hamas. Victoria Coates, a former deputy national security adviser, has come forward with a…
Stoltenberg calls out China
Beijing is “enabling” Moscow in the Ukraine conflict, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has claimed, arguing that the US-led bloc has to be involved in Asia and not just in the North Atlantic. Stoltenberg’s comments came during a question-and-answer panel at the NATO Youth Summit, in response to an inquiry from a Yale University student in…
Russia’s Defense Minister dismissed
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree appointing Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu as secretary of the Security Council, where he will replace Nikolai Patrushev, the Kremlin said Sunday. Another decree suspended Patrushev from his post. According to Spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Putin opted to assign a “civilian” to lead the Defense Ministry, citing the necessity for the…
